"However, that doesn't mean that both Marlins fans and ownership shouldn't be taking a hard look at the 2025 Dodgers as proof of concept for a potentially deep playoff run being within their grasp. Because make no mistake, the reason that baseball fans are still singing the praises of the Dodgers right now has nothing to do with money. Alright, the money helped a bit."
"What is really keeping the Dodgers going right now is the fact they, beyond a shadow of a doubt, have the best starting pitching in these playoffs. The Phillies' Christopher Sanchez might be the only person not named Paul Skenes with a chance to win the NL Cy Young award. Yet the playoffs are a different animal, and plenty of elite pitching arms are only now rounding into form."
The Dodgers maintain the deepest and most effective starting rotation in the 2025 playoffs, providing a model for teams seeking postseason success. Payroll contributed but depth and the timing of elite arms peaking have been decisive. Several high-caliber pitchers on other teams had strong regular seasons, yet multiple Dodgers starters are now rounding into form and delivering in the postseason. The Phillies' Christopher Sanchez and Paul Skenes stand out as Cy Young contenders, but the Dodgers' combination of health, multiple high-end starters, and in-season performance creates an advantage that other franchises, like the Marlins, could emulate strategically.
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